Table 2‐3 shows an increase in housing units between 2000 and 2016 in all jurisdictions.
The increase in attractiveness of the area is causing increases in both population and new
housing development.
Table 2-3 Number of Housing Units Between 2000 and 2016
Jurisdiction
Arizona
Pinal County
City of Eloy
Town of
Florence
Town of
Marana
Town of
Queen Creek
2016
Estimate
Number
Change
2000‐2016
Percentage
Change
2000‐2016
2000
Census 2010
Census 2,189,189
81,154
2,734
3,216 2,844,526
159,222
3,691
5,224 2,913,541
166,455
4,194
7,639 724,352
85,301
1,460
4,423 33%
105%
53%
138%
5,702 14,726 15,747 10,045 176%
1,281 8,557 10,545 9,264 723%
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000; U.S. Census Bureau, 2010; 2012‐2016 American Community Survey
5‐Year Estimates, City of Eloy, 2018
An increasing number of potential renters leads to a higher demand for rental units. A
demand‐driven rise in rent costs affects both the local economy and housing market.
Understanding trends in rent costs can account for housing trends. Table 2‐4 shows the
change in median monthly rents for the JLUS partner communities from 2000 to 2016.
Table 2-4 Median Monthly Rent Between 2000 and 2016
Jurisdiction
2000
Census
2010
Census
2016 Estimate
Number
Change
2000‐
2016
Percent
Change
2000‐2016
Arizona $619 $856 $937 $318 51%
Pinal County $509 $848 $990 $481 94%
City of Eloy $396 $523 $576 $180 45%
Town of
Florence $461 $648 $782 $321 70%
Town of
Marana $687 $1,143 $1,215 $528 77%
Town of Queen
Creek $725 $1,417 $1,258 $533 74%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000; U.S. Census Bureau, 2010; 2012‐2016 American Community Survey
5‐Year Estimates
2-20
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